FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

Which format accommodation is not allowed on standardized testing?

1. Providing extended time

2. Offering only very few questions that cover the standards

3. Using audio recordings for instructions

4. Allowing testing in a quiet environment

The correct answer is: Offering only very few questions that cover the standards

The option indicating that offering only a very few questions that cover the standards is not allowed on standardized testing is the correct response because standardized tests are designed to assess a broad range of knowledge and skills within a subject area. Reducing the number of questions significantly limits the test's ability to measure student learning and performance accurately against the established standards. Standardized testing is intended to provide a fair and comprehensive assessment that can be compared across different students, schools, and districts. Therefore, adjusting the format by providing fewer questions undermines the integrity and purpose of the assessment, which is to evaluate a student's understanding of the full content area. On the other hand, providing extended time, using audio recordings for instructions, and allowing testing in a quiet environment are all accommodations that can help students with different needs without affecting the assessment's validity. These accommodations ensure that students have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge without the additional stress of time limits or distracting environments.